Results for Mechanical Watch Accuracy

Happenings: WatchTime And Windup Fairs Make For A Fun Watch Lover's Weekend In New York City

Three days of events, cocktails, and exhibitions for the horologically inclined.

Photo Report: HODINKEE And Grand Seiko Celebrate High Craft And Mechanical Excellence In Los Angeles

A full roster of Grand Seiko's finest, and a crowd of serious enthusiasts, made for a most memorable evening.

Ep. #144 More Watch For Your Money Pt. 1

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Patek Philippe Reference 5160: An Overlooked Mechanical Delicacy – Reprise

When most people think of Patek Philippe, they think of the evergreen models that roll off the lips of enthusiasts all over the world: Nautilus, Gondolo, Calatrava, and perhaps even that delectable worldtimer that appeared in 2013’s new Patek Philippe offerings as Reference 5130. But one of the many elements that I personally adore about Patek Philippe is its love of the handcrafted arts and the perpetuation of them in highly aesthetic ways.

Hands-On: The Hamilton Pilot Pioneer Mechanical

Hamilton revives a British classic, first made for the RAF.

The Greatest Watch You’ve Never Heard Of: Longines Nonius

The Longines Nonius was a valiant attempt in the late 1960s to crack the elusive puzzle of making the chronograph ever-more accurate.

The Best Watch Winders You Can Buy

Ep. #140 Hey Watch Brands, Let’s Ruin Your Vintage Reissue

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Throwback Sundays: Six Watch Recommendations with a Green Dial, from Our Archives

Is green the new blue? We take a look at some of our favourite green dial watches, in this week's Throwback Sundays column.

Watch Spotting: The Watches Of English Premier League Managers

Eight managers, eight watches, all fun and games.

NEW: Omega Seamaster Diver 300M – the new Bond watch

OMEGA releases a Seamaster Diver 300M to celebrate the 50th anniversary of On Her Majesty’s Secret Service (1969). With release details and price.

HODINKEE Radio: Episode 58: Suit Supply's Nish de Gruiter, Odell Beckham Jr., And An Imperial Mickey Mouse Watch

Lots of watches, lots of laughter, and even a bit of controversy.

Seiko Introduces Nobrainer Good Looking Watch

Seiko’s just dropped a new Japan-only special edition with retailer TiCTAC to commemorate its 35th, and it introduces something new, something old, and something cool.

The Grey NATO: Episode 89: Our Favorite Watch Complications

GMTs, alarms, and chronographs – oh my!

Recommended Reading: Artist Wes Lang's Monthly Watch Column In GQ

It's not often I come across someone with this much width of knowledge about watches ... that isn't a watchmaker.

Introducing: The Apple Watch Series 5 (Live Pics & Pricing)

Titanium, ceramic, and an always-on display!

HODINKEE Radio: Episode 56: Watch Collection Fantasy Draft 2019

Some killer watches and some healthy competition – and you get to vote on the winner!

HODINKEE Radio: Episode 55: Photographer Pete Halvorsen And A Watch On A Secret Mission

There an Omega with a titanium movement, some shared love of old-school photography, and even a covert military operation. This week's got it all.

Editorial: Thoughts On Vintage Rolex Parts, And The All-Original Watch

In vintage Rolex collecting, what you see may not be what you get.

Watch Spotting: The Jonas Brothers Wearing Audemars Piguet, Jacob & Co., And Richard Mille At The 2019 VMAs

Three brothers, three killer watches, and one big award.

Business News: U.S. Steel Watch Shortage Good For Gold

U.S. retail sales of gold watches rose 19% in value in the first half of 2019, according to the NPD Group.

Revolution Watch Podcast Ep. 11: Christian Selmoni

In this episode, we sit down with Christian Selmoni of Vacheron Constantin to delve into the brand’s past, from old vintage timepieces to its history of collaborations.

Juvenia Sextant: An Early Settler of the Avant-Garde Watch Scene

Juvenia has worked to cultivate a niche of abstract visual elements since the 1920’s that had separated them from the rest of the Swiss brands as the guys that were “out there.”

Introducing the Michel Perchin Watch in “Drapery” Enamel

Best known as a maker of ultra high-end fountain pens, Michel Perchin is named after one of the workshop directors of Faberge, the legendary jeweller of Imperial Russia famed for the lavish annual Easter Eggs produced for the Tsar. Amongst Faberge’s signature creations were incredible enamelled objects of all sorts finished in brilliantly coloured translucent enamel. The modern day Michel Perchin pens were decorated in the same style, and though the pen business is now defunct, the founder of the brand, Patrick Pinkston, has revived the name to produce a watch similarly decorated in fired enamel. Produced mostly in England but powered by a Swiss movement, the Michel Perchin watch is large, rectangular and decorated with vitreous enamel and diamonds – an aesthetic that’s not for everyone but impressively crafted, albeit at a steep price. The highlight is the “drapery” motif on the dial, that consists of a drapery guilloche engraved by a traditional, hand-operated rose engine, which is then covered in pale blue enamel. Three brilliant cut diamonds form the quarter hour markers, while a solid gold appliqué of the Michel Perchin elephant logo marks 12 o’clock The enamel is done the traditional way by a craftsman in England who first grinds the enamel powder with a mortar and pestle, then adds water or oil to create the mixture that can be painted onto the case surface. The case is then fired to set the enamel, and the process repeated to build up several layers...

In-Depth: Five Of Our Best Summer Watch Reviews (2019 Edition)

Every one of these watches is ready for the sun and the surf.